In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, businesses must operate efficiently and effectively to stay competitive. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are crucial in managing various business processes, from inventory management to order fulfillment.
Businesses can unlock new growth opportunities and streamline their operations by integrating these powerful ERP solutions with essential eCommerce tools, apps, and marketplaces.
You’ve probably heard of Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365, as the most popular ERP solutions, but today we’re not talking about them (even though SyncSpider supports them too).
Today, we are talking about some less known ERP solutions, globemanager plus®, a lead product of Globesystems company, and Schweighofer Software, These less-known solutions are important in the DACH market and show how we in SyncSpider offer support for local markets, giving support where needed.
What are ERPs
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and integrate various organizational business processes. By consolidating critical operations such as finance, human resources, supply chain management, and customer relationship management, ERP systems enable businesses to enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and improve decision-making.
The concept of ERP originated in the 1960s with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), a system used to manage manufacturing processes. Over time, MRP evolved into Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), which extended the system’s capabilities to include other aspects of the business. In the 1990s, ERP emerged as a broader solution that covered a wide range of business functions.
One of the earliest ERP systems was developed by SAP, a German software company founded in 1972. Their flagship product, SAP R/2, helped revolutionize how companies managed their operations by integrating multiple business processes into a single platform.
Today, ERP systems have advanced significantly, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing. These modern ERP solutions cater to businesses of all sizes, offering a powerful toolset to support growth, increase competitiveness, and adapt to ever-changing market conditions.
What is Globesystems
Globesystems Business Software GmbH, a Schweighofer Manager Software Group member, has provided comprehensive software solutions to over 40,000 German-speaking customers for over 25 years.
Established in 2001, Globesystems specializes in swiftly and cost-effectively deploying holistic enterprise solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. By maintaining continuous communication with clients and offering ongoing expert support, the company ensures the software meets operational needs and provides a stable work environment.
Since 2007, the flagship offering from the company has been the versatile ERP software solution globemanager plus®. This comprehensive system features standard modules such as inventory management, order processing, production, time tracking, scheduling, financial accounting, cost accounting, resource planning, and other components that can manage and oversee all daily operations and control an entire organization.
globemanager plus® is a comprehensive ERP software designed to provide a revolutionary solution for businesses seeking more than just improvements – they want a quantum leap in their operations. It offers numerous advantages for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in streamlining their company processes, such as rapid implementation, superior handling, flexible customization, and low financial overhead.
Key Features of Globesystems
- Financial Accounting: Integrated accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable management, dunning, cost accounting with cost centers and cost units, and foreign currency capability.
- Order Processing: Manage purchases, sales, stock levels, and production orders with individual basic data and process decisions.
- Organizers: Intelligent document and contact management with GlobeOffice (document management and organizer), GlobeOffice Online (cloud-based document management), and GlobePlanner (graphic resource planning).
- Interfaces: Seamless connectivity and integration with various systems and formats for streamlined data exchange and reporting. It includes importing Datanorm files, electronic invoice submission, telephone system connection, calendar subscription, automatic statistics and reports, and eCommerce integrations.
- Time Tracker/Travel Expenses: Efficient tracking and managing employee working hours and business travel costs. Time tracking and travel expenses include personnel administration, travel expense accounting, and online access for recording trips and expenses.
Globesystems ensures that its ERP software, globemanager plus® is well-supported and maintained, with a dedicated support team ready to help users solve problems and optimize their business processes.
By integrating globemanager plus® with SyncSpider, eCommerce businesses can automate and streamline their operations, enhancing their overall efficiency and scalability.
What is Schweighofer Software
Schweighofer Manager-Software, established in 1989, quickly became a leading software manufacturer in the German-speaking region. With subsidiaries in Neuhaus, Germany, and over 45,000 customers across Austria, Germany, and other EU countries, the company has expanded its product range to cater to small and medium-sized businesses’ software needs.
Initially focusing on niche products, Schweighofer now offers a comprehensive range of software solutions, including financial accounting, payroll, invoicing, warehouse management, order processing, cash sales, financial mathematics, balance sheet analysis, and property management. The company emphasizes user-friendly, intuitive software and maintains affordability by developing an effective sales organization and leveraging economies of scale.
Through continuous growth, Schweighofer has expanded its facilities, opened a Vienna branch in 2003, and implemented a photovoltaic system to generate almost half of its electricity. The company achieved ISO 9001 certification in 1998 and became a Microsoft® Certified Partner in 2000, further evolving to a Microsoft® Silver Certified Partner in 2019.
Currently employing 40 people, Schweighofer offers around 40 products in financial mathematics and accounting. Since 2011, the company has also ventured into online products for time recording and property management and later into apps for Windows phones, iPhones, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Schweighofer’s commitment to personnel development ensures that its staff can provide exceptional support on both technical and professional matters.
Product Overview
- Accounting: Win 1A-FIBU, Win 1A-FIBU Profi, Win 1A-Accounting Tax, Accountant, EU Financial Accounting, EU Financial Accounting Plus, Euro-KORE, Income and Expenditure Account, Cash Book, Income and Expenditure Account Professional, Clearance, Anniversary & Holidays, Win 1A Tax, Win 1A Tax Professional, Input Tax Refund Abroad, Win 1A Company Book, Win 1A Company Book Professional.
- Payroll: Win 1A-Lohn Plus, Win 1A-Lohn Professional, Win 1A-Lohn Expert, Win 1A-Lohn Light, Win 1A-Lohn Mini, Staff.
- Inventory Management: Entrepreneur.
- Property Management: House Manager.
- Time & Staff: Staff.
- Financial Mathematics: Win Interest, Pension Provisions, Pension Provisions Profi, Win Comparison.
- Balance Sheet Analytics: Cash Trends, Win Analysis Rating, Windows Diagnostics.
- Administration: Staff.
Integrate globemanager plus® or Schweighofer Software with Your Favorite Tool, App, or Marketplace
If you’re currently using or considering using these ERP systems in the near future, remember that to accelerate your business growth, you need to connect your ERP system with other essential e-commerce tools, apps, and marketplaces and automate processes as much as possible.
This is where SyncSpider comes into play. Integration for both ERPs is achieved through API, and each integration is customized and tailored specifically to your needs.
Now, let’s explore some of the most common use cases.
Use Case 1 – globemanager plus® Integration with Amazon
Problem
An online retail business using globemanager plus® struggled with time-consuming manual processes to update inventory levels, synchronize product listings, and manage orders across multiple channels, such as their online store and Amazon marketplace. These manual processes led to errors, overselling, and a lack of real-time visibility into their stock levels.
Solution
The business integrated its globemanager plus® ERP with the Amazon marketplace using SyncSpider. The customized API integration automated inventory updates, synchronized product listings, and allowed them to manage orders directly from their ERP.
This integration eliminated manual data entry, reduced errors, and provided real-time visibility into their stock levels, ultimately improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Use Case 2 – Schweighofer Software Integration with WooCommerce
Problem
A small e-commerce business using Schweighofer Software faced issues with disjointed order management and customer support processes due to the lack of communication between their ERP system and the WooCommerce platform. This resulted in redundant data entry, inconsistent customer data, and delayed response times for customer inquiries and order fulfillment.
Solution
The company integrated its Schweighofer Software ERP with the WooCommerce platform using SyncSpider. The tailored API integration allowed them to automatically sync customer details, order information, and payment statuses between the ERP system and the e-commerce platform.
By automating these processes, the company could streamline its order management and customer support workflows, eliminate repetitive data entry, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
Use Case 3 – globemanager plus® Integration with Magento Online Shop
Problem
A business using globemanager plus® as its ERP solution had trouble managing its online shop, which operated on a separate Magento platform. The lack of integration between the two systems led to inconsistencies in product information, manual updating of inventory levels, and difficulties tracking and fulfilling orders, resulting in a subpar customer experience.
Solution
The business integrated its globemanager plus® ERP with its online shop platform using SyncSpider. The customized API integration enabled seamless synchronization of product information, automated inventory updates, and centralized order management. This integration significantly reduced manual work, improved data accuracy, and allowed the business to provide customers with a more efficient and consistent shopping experience.
Use Case 4 – Schweighofer Software Integration with Shopify
Problem
A small business using Schweighofer Software as their ERP and Shopify as their e-commerce platform faced challenges in keeping their inventory, product listings, and order management in sync. Manual data entry and synchronization between the two systems resulted in errors, overselling, and inefficient use of resources.
Solution
The business integrated its Schweighofer Software ERP with its Shopify store using SyncSpider. The customized API integration allowed for automatic inventory updates, product listing synchronization, and centralized order management. Automating these processes eliminated manual data entry, reduced errors, and improved overall operational efficiency, ultimately enhancing their customers’ shopping experience.
Conclusion
Integrating your globemanager plus® or Schweighofer Software with SyncSpider lets you connect your ERP system seamlessly with various e-commerce tools, apps, and marketplaces. This streamlined connection enhances efficiency, saves time, and facilitates the growth of your e-commerce business. And if you use an ERP that is on our list of available integrations, you can easily connect it to other tools, apps, or marketplaces you use.
By leveraging SyncSpider’s customized API integrations, you can rest assured that your unique needs will be met, allowing you to focus on expanding your business and staying ahead of the competition.
